John McCormick (born November 30, 1954) is an Emeritus Professor of Political Science and former Jean Monnet Chair of

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Politics at Indiana University Indianapolis (IUI), and was department chair from 2001 until 2008. He spent eight years working in the

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(working for the

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and the International Institute for Environment and Development) before becoming an academic. His research and teaching interests have moved from

environmental policy Environmental policy is the commitment of an organization or government to the laws, regulations, and other policy mechanisms concerning environmental issues. These issues generally include air and water pollution, waste management, ecosystem ...

comparative politics Comparative politics is a field in political science characterized either by the use of the '' comparative method'' or other empirical methods to explore politics both within and between countries. Substantively, this can include questions relat ...

and the politics and policies of the

. His 2010 book ''

Europeanism European values are the norms and values that Europeans are said to have in common, and which transcend national or state identities. In addition to helping promote European integration, this doctrine also provides the basis for analyses that cha ...

'' is an attempt to pin down the political, economic and social features of Europe and Europeans. It argues that those who focus on the failures of

European integration European integration is the process of political, legal, social, regional and economic integration of states wholly or partially in Europe, or nearby. European integration has primarily but not exclusively come about through the European Union ...

, the mixed record in the achievement of common European policies, and disagreements among European leaders are missing the bigger picture: that a combination of history and the rise of the

have helped encourage Europeans to develop common positions on a wide range of issues. Europeanism today can be equated with reduced identification with the

state State most commonly refers to: * State (polity), a centralized political organization that regulates law and society within a territory **Sovereign state, a sovereign polity in international law, commonly referred to as a country **Nation state, a ...

secularism Secularism is the principle of seeking to conduct human affairs based on naturalistic considerations, uninvolved with religion. It is most commonly thought of as the separation of religion from civil affairs and the state and may be broadened ...

welfarism In ethics, welfarism is a theory that well-being, what is good for someone or what makes a life worth living, is the only thing that has intrinsic value. In its most general sense, it can be defined as descriptive theory about what has value but ...

cosmopolitanism Cosmopolitanism is the idea that all human beings are members of a single community. Its adherents are known as cosmopolitan or cosmopolite. Cosmopolitanism is both prescriptive and aspirational, believing humans can and should be " world citizen ...

communitarianism Communitarianism is a philosophy that emphasizes the connection between the individual and the community. Its overriding philosophy is based on the belief that a person's social identity and personality are largely molded by community relation ...

multiculturalism Multiculturalism is the coexistence of multiple cultures. The word is used in sociology, in political philosophy, and colloquially. In sociology and everyday usage, it is usually a synonym for ''Pluralism (political theory), ethnic'' or cultura ...

, civilian power, and

multilateralism In international relations, multilateralism refers to an alliance of multiple countries pursuing a common goal. Multilateralism is based on the principles of inclusivity, equality, and cooperation, and aims to foster a more peaceful, prosperous, an ...

. His 2013 book ''Why Europe Matters'' makes the case for the European Union, and attempts to address the rising tide of

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by outlining the achievements of the European Union in promoting

peace Peace is a state of harmony in the absence of hostility and violence, and everything that discusses achieving human welfare through justice and peaceful conditions. In a societal sense, peace is commonly used to mean a lack of conflict (suc ...

democracy Democracy (from , ''dēmos'' 'people' and ''kratos'' 'rule') is a form of government in which political power is vested in the people or the population of a state. Under a minimalist definition of democracy, rulers are elected through competitiv ...

, open markets, and a new approach to

international relations International relations (IR, and also referred to as international studies, international politics, or international affairs) is an academic discipline. In a broader sense, the study of IR, in addition to multilateral relations, concerns al ...

Publications

*''Comparative Government and Politics'' (with Rod Hague and Martin Harrop) (

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, 13th edition, 2025). *''Introduction to Global Studies'' (

, 3rd edition, 2025). *''International Organizations'' (

, 2024). *''Contemporary Britain'' (

, 5th edition, 2023). *''Understanding the European Union'' ( Red Globe, 8th edition, 2021). *''European Union Politics'' ( Red Globe, 3rd edition, 2020). *''Cases in Comparative Government and Politics'' ( Red Globe, 2020). *''Environmental Politics and Policy'' (

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, 2017). *''The European Union: Politics and Policies'' (

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, 5th edition, 2013). *''Why Europe Matters: The Case for the European Union'' (

, 2013). *''Comparative Politics in Transition'' (Wadsworth/

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, 7th edition, 2012). *''Europeanism'' (

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, 2010). *''The European Superpower'' (

, 2007). *''Environmental Policy in the European Union'' (

, 2001). *''Acid Earth: The Global Threat of Acid Pollution'' (

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, 3rd edition, 1997). *''The Global Environmental Movement'' (

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, 1995). *''British Politics and the Environment'' (

, 1991).

External links

Faculty web page at IUPUI.

Review essay "Europe, Europeanism, and European Nationalism" in ''European Political Science''.

Review essay: "The New European Imaginary" in ''European Journal of Social Theory''.

Review of "The European Superpower" in ''Journal of Common Market Studies''.

Review of "The European Superpower" in ''Foreign Affairs''.

Review of "The European Superpower" in ''EU Studies Association Review''. {{DEFAULTSORT:McCormick, John Living people 1954 births Academics from London Alumni of University College London British international relations scholars English political scientists Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis faculty Historians of European integration